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Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
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16 February 1968 (USA) moreTagline:
All Earth Stands Helpless! Spawned in the depths of outer space -- a monster so horrible, so vicious, so incredible -- even when you see it you won't believe it could be! (U.S. poster) morePlot:
An ancient Martian spaceship is unearthed in London, and proves to have powerful psychic effects on the people around. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Donald | ... | Dr. Mathew Roney | |
| Andrew Keir | ... | Prof. Bernard Quatermass | |
| Barbara Shelley | ... | Barbara Judd | |
| Julian Glover | ... | Colonel Breen | |
| Duncan Lamont | ... | Sladden | |
| Bryan Marshall | ... | Captain Potter | |
| Peter Copley | ... | Howell | |
| Edwin Richfield | ... | Minister | |
| Grant Taylor | ... | Police Sergeant Ellis | |
| Maurice Good | ... | Sergeant Cleghorn | |
| Robert Morris | ... | Jerry Watson | |
| Sheila Steafel | ... | Journalist | |
| Hugh Futcher | ... | Sapper West | |
| Hugh Morton | ... | Elderly Journalist | |
| Thomas Heathcote | ... | Vicar |
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Certification:
Italy:T | UK:15 | UK:12 (re-rating) | USA:Approved (PCA #21860) | West Germany:16 | Australia:PGFun Stuff
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Early UK posters featured an illustration of John Neville as Quatermass, suggesting that he was a one time candidate for the role. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: A minute or so before the end credits roll, as Quatermass is walking away from the devastation, a crew member's hand swings into the right-hand side of the frame and back out again. moreQuotes:
Minister of Defense: You realise what you're implying? That we owe our human condition here to the intervention of insects? moreFAQ
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One of the best Hammer movies. DVD review.
A large bomb-like item is found underground in Hobb's Lane subway station. It turns out to be from Mars, 5 million years ago.
Absolutely amazing movie that must be seen by all sci-fans. Far more intelligent than any sci-fi movie of recent years - the picture discusses how humans may be evolved from beings from Mars. The superb James Donald is the scientist who uncovers the skulls, Quatermass is the military scientist who pieces the mystery together. There's the usual science versus military (and media) theme. Confusing ending but I liked the final shot where Quatermass and his female assistant recover from the nightmare. Far better than any sci-movie from the last few years - this is one classic Hammer picture. One other note: the soundtrack music is one of the best I've ever heard in any movie. Followed by a patchy sequel in the late '70s.
Quatermass And The Pit is a must-see Hammer classic.